Lyme disease is caused by a spirochete, Borrelia burgdorferi. A spirochete is a type of bacterium. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a tick.. Lyme disease is transmitted to dogs through the bite of a tick. Once in the blood stream, the Lyme disease organism is carried to many parts of the body and is likely to localize in joints.
Possible neurological symptoms include: 1  muscle weakness in one area. 2  poor decision-making or concentration. 3  involuntary twitching. 4  trembling. difficulty speaking or swallowing.  seizures.
The list of signs and symptoms mentioned in various sources for Wernicke's encephalopathy includes the 7 symptoms listed below: 1  Reduced eye movement. 2  Abnormal eye movements. 3  Staggering gait. 4  Agitation. 5  Cold skin. 6  Confusion. 7  Drowsiness. 8  more information...Â».